Picked up one last month. Took apart the forks and threw in some 1.5” spacers. Tightened the shock to its max. Suspension is not so spongy now and can handle the rougher terrain. Rejetted the carb, opened up the air box, and threw a UNI filter in it. Loads more power. Put a 14 tooth counter sprocket on and now 1st and 2nd are useable with great low end power. Fun bike for a low cost and easy inexpensive mods to make it such a better bike.
Pigtail to off the kill button harness and put in a hidden toggle switch somewhere....someone trying to grab it will kick their guts out and not be able to start it ....next best thing to a key switch....
I ride the ttr230 in the Canadian rockies west of Calgary. You need the torque of the 13 t front sprocket. I keep up with my buds all on 250s or 300s. I love my ttr. My buds and I all call her Hidalgo. She never leaves me in the bush! BTW. Im 175lbs and ride with a 25-30 lb pack.
I like the air-cooled bikes myself too, I don't know why. I would rather have a Ttr 230 than a CRF 250x even though I know the Honda has more power. Personally I find the full size bikes too big for me and trail riding. I am like 5'9" with like a 29" inseem no joke, my height is in my torso.
If it's super cold climate use lighter oil 10w30 I think standard 4 stroke Yamaha is 10w40 good for mild to 110degee weather. easier to start and use a multi prong spark e3.
I wouldn't use anything less than a 40 in an air cooled bike, they run way too hot for anything thinner in my opinion. Just let it warm up longer when it's cold out.
You should see what I have taken my 2017 xt250 on. The XT250 and ttr 230 are good bikes for what you can do with them. I ride a KDX220r as well, and I know those other bikes can't compete with it, but the xt and ttr are still great, and wish I could get a ttr as well lol. Love them air cooled bikes.
I call my TTR Tom Brady. It's not the fastest, it's not the flashiest, it doesn't have the biggest motor but it will perform great ride after ride, will never let you down when you need it most and will out last most other bikes out there.
I have a 2005 TTR 230 and I’ve owned it for a few yrs the reason. There so hard to start up is for some reason it’s cold blooded as hell till it warms up lol
Thanks for taking the time to make this video/ review. Helpful for an old guy looking to get his first 'dirt bike'... so that he can ride with his son. Much appreciated!
I can’t speak on the 2016 in specific and I just got my TTR230 (2013 model) from a friend of a friend who had it since it rolled off the showroom floor and rode the shit out of it. He had someone go through it and replace things here and there before selling, bought new plastics, and you would believe the bike had only ever sat in a garage if you saw it, started it up, etc. My father in law has had his 2006 (I think that’s the year, either that or a year off in either direction) for 10+ years and it can still hang with my new one. From what I can tell, very reliable bikes if taken care of. I know it’s 9 months later but maybe I’ll help the next guy
Hey I’ve never rode a dirt bike before and wanted to buy one this summer to screw around on/practice on. I’m 5’8,15yo. Do you think this would be a good fit for me?
I am really thinking about getting this bike and I am a beginner the most I have done is sit on my friends CRF 150 R that is it and I feel this would be a good starter bike once I am used to it so if it is can somebody give me some suggestions on other bikes I could get
Height wise? Yes. The weight might be a problem because it's not that big of an engine but, you could uncork and regear the bike. Then it should fit you fine. I think
Don't let people tell you that you need a big bike because you are a big dude, it is BS, those 450's will tear your arms off, unless you are probably 350 pounds and above lol.
Im 5'3, just barely touch the ground with my feet (almost tippy toes). I would recommend a ttr125 or honda xr100r if you're a beginner. If you're looking to get a bigger bike but still stay on the ground ttr125L or even honda crf150 is the way to go.
It would definitely be to big I would definitely say a ttr 125 maybe small wheel or if your bigger a big wheel for someone that is 5 4 the 230 is just too big
@@bigratty5202 honestly, I recommend a yz85, or a honda crf150f. Just bought a ttr230 a few days ago, and unless you have a bit experience, it will be a bit scary at first. Saying that, my brother is 5'10. He fits on there pretty perfectly. He's looking into buying a yz125. For reference, I'm 5'3. Hope this helps!
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J K thank you
Picked up one last month. Took apart the forks and threw in some 1.5” spacers. Tightened the shock to its max. Suspension is not so spongy now and can handle the rougher terrain. Rejetted the carb, opened up the air box, and threw a UNI filter in it. Loads more power. Put a 14 tooth counter sprocket on and now 1st and 2nd are useable with great low end power. Fun bike for a low cost and easy inexpensive mods to make it such a better bike.
+blkgixxerslvr Sweet. I will be doing all that over summer.
If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it I have a clean 2007 mint condition looking for advise of asking price
Pigtail to off the kill button harness and put in a hidden toggle switch somewhere....someone trying to grab it will kick their guts out and not be able to start it ....next best thing to a key switch....
I ride the ttr230 in the Canadian rockies west of Calgary. You need the torque of the 13 t front sprocket. I keep up with my buds all on 250s or 300s. I love my ttr. My buds and I all call her Hidalgo. She never leaves me in the bush! BTW. Im 175lbs and ride with a 25-30 lb pack.
Nordegg?
I like the air-cooled bikes myself too, I don't know why. I would rather have a Ttr 230 than a CRF 250x even though I know the Honda has more power. Personally I find the full size bikes too big for me and trail riding. I am like 5'9" with like a 29" inseem no joke, my height is in my torso.
Joe Smith wow ur gay
@@moneyshift8919 ?
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I dig your feedback. I also love your property. Beautiful place!
Those have small jets . Replace them and it will warm up quick
Nice Bike !!! 👍
Needs a kick-starter tho...
yes it sure does idk y they removed it sucks!!!
@@xenomorph7299 I'm very happy not having a kickstart on my ttr230
yes yes yes
@@promdom until you’re on the trails and your battery dies or you need a cold start
i like low gear i like walking speed on technical trails
You said it won’t start easy but you took out the spark arrester so your air-fuel is off, need to adjust the fuel screw
If it's super cold climate use lighter oil 10w30 I think standard 4 stroke Yamaha is 10w40 good for mild to 110degee weather. easier to start and use a multi prong spark e3.
AboxoroxRoxursox just bought mine that’s what they said to use
10w 30 and 10w is the same weight oil when cold that is why the w is there for winter
I wouldn't use anything less than a 40 in an air cooled bike, they run way too hot for anything thinner in my opinion. Just let it warm up longer when it's cold out.
@@78FullSizeBronco and full synthetic.
You should see what I have taken my 2017 xt250 on. The XT250 and ttr 230 are good bikes for what you can do with them. I ride a KDX220r as well, and I know those other bikes can't compete with it, but the xt and ttr are still great, and wish I could get a ttr as well lol. Love them air cooled bikes.
Def one of the all around best bikes out there!
i agree
I call my TTR Tom Brady. It's not the fastest, it's not the flashiest, it doesn't have the biggest motor but it will perform great ride after ride, will never let you down when you need it most and will out last most other bikes out there.
I agree great bike
I have a 2005 TTR 230 and I’ve owned it for a few yrs the reason. There so hard to start up is for some reason it’s cold blooded as hell till it warms up lol
I have been stuck between the Honda CRF150F or the TT-R230
Any suggestions? I plan on doing trail riding obviously.
I have had alot of luck with honda I am looking into the new 450L
cool i will consider it
Same I need a new bike and and I’ve been looking a these two
Just saying the crf 150 is a motocross bike
@@colbyios5143 no not the crf150f but the crf150r is
Great Vid, love the NM4
Thanks for taking the time to make this video/ review. Helpful for an old guy looking to get his first 'dirt bike'... so that he can ride with his son. Much appreciated!
Hey man did ya get a dirt bike I’m in the same boat I want one to ride with my son as well lol
the video above or below this 1 was the better option for reviews/opinions
Thanks for the review. I'm looking at a gently used 2016. How's the reliability been on yours since it's been 4 years?
I can’t speak on the 2016 in specific and I just got my TTR230 (2013 model) from a friend of a friend who had it since it rolled off the showroom floor and rode the shit out of it. He had someone go through it and replace things here and there before selling, bought new plastics, and you would believe the bike had only ever sat in a garage if you saw it, started it up, etc.
My father in law has had his 2006 (I think that’s the year, either that or a year off in either direction) for 10+ years and it can still hang with my new one. From what I can tell, very reliable bikes if taken care of. I know it’s 9 months later but maybe I’ll help the next guy
Hey I’ve never rode a dirt bike before and wanted to buy one this summer to screw around on/practice on. I’m 5’8,15yo. Do you think this would be a good fit for me?
Rc Visions it's a perfect starter mid range bike.
AboxoroxRoxursox Thanks! I’ll most likely be buying it.
Rc Visions If I where you I would get one to get use to the power of a 250 basically the 230 is what you wanna get to get use to the power of a 250
I’m 13 and 5’6 and this is what i use
Derek Moore Use what a 230 or a 250
Man I need to get back to riding…
I am really thinking about getting this bike and I am a beginner the most I have done is sit on my friends CRF 150 R that is it and I feel this would be a good starter bike once I am used to it so if it is can somebody give me some suggestions on other bikes I could get
Crf 250f
Now that it's been a while may I ask can the bike handle jumps well..?? How does the ttr230 compare to the Wr250r..the wr feels tall for me..
Rick: Let's talk about the bike before my hands go numb 😬
Signing for the Deaf Lady: I feel ya, bro. 😂
1 year late but I got a 2017 crf 230f and I love it
I would rather have the honda
Thanks for the vid
Where did u get the head lights?
So, sense the wife aint riding it... You got a new ttr230?
+Gladius Jon yeah it's mine now time to order some parts lol
Would this fit a 160cm person
Yes, I'm 160 and just got this bike.
Your very small haha
Hey I was wondering if you would be interested in selling the bike
I have 2 questions.
1: does it come in a kick start version?
2:is it a bad idea to go from 125 to 230 cc's?
No. I had a 4 stroke baja dirt runner 125 and learned on that and then I switched to a ttr230 after just 3 weeks of practice on the 125.
@74 CYCLES yeah no duh that’s why I bought it
Does it have a kick start ?
Mediocre Reviews no
@ricks moto is this good for someone whos around 200 pounds and 5'6 yeah i know im fat lol im just wondering if this would be a good bike for me
I’d try for a used 250 but if this all you can get then yea you good
Christopher Snuffer how about for a beginner? I’ve ridden a 125 pit bike And that’s all
Height wise? Yes. The weight might be a problem because it's not that big of an engine but, you could uncork and regear the bike. Then it should fit you fine. I think
I have had bigger people than that one it and it did great
I can't decide between this and 2019 klx 140g
joshua dodson I’d say a 230 would be better
@@StarWarsModsHQ yeah I ended up buying 2019 crf250f
@@joshuadodson6874 how much taller is that compared to a 230?
I'm 5'7 and 11 so is this ok for me?
My son is 10 and I think he could do it. But the seat height is 34 inches
How big are you .?
6ft 203lbs
Don't let people tell you that you need a big bike because you are a big dude, it is BS, those 450's will tear your arms off, unless you are probably 350 pounds and above lol.
This is a great bike to begin on. You may find yourself to never want and or need to upgrade the bike.
Brent Jeffrey 6 inch
Manual ? Or auto ?
im 5ft tall.. can i ride this bike?
chu bei jie they have decent power for a trial bike so Idk
Im 5'3, just barely touch the ground with my feet (almost tippy toes). I would recommend a ttr125 or honda xr100r if you're a beginner. If you're looking to get a bigger bike but still stay on the ground ttr125L or even honda crf150 is the way to go.
How tall are you? And how well do u fit on ig
im 6ft 190-200lbs its a good fit. short riders fit very good too
@@RicksMoto alr well I'm 5 9 lol and I was getting a yz250f but my money got stolen right befor I was gonna get it
yea
How tall is you
I'm 5'6 and ride a 450 lol
34.3 inches...?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷♂️🤦♂️
Is this bike good for a 5”4 15 year old
It would definitely be to big I would definitely say a ttr 125 maybe small wheel or if your bigger a big wheel for someone that is 5 4 the 230 is just too big
I’m 5’8 and I’m 12 I’m thinking of getting this but think it has too much power is it good for me since ima beginner
@@bigratty5202 honestly, I recommend a yz85, or a honda crf150f. Just bought a ttr230 a few days ago, and unless you have a bit experience, it will be a bit scary at first. Saying that, my brother is 5'10. He fits on there pretty perfectly. He's looking into buying a yz125. For reference, I'm 5'3. Hope this helps!